AICHR Capacity Building Workshop on Article 14 of ASEAN Human Rights Declaration, 14-15 August 2018, Semarang, Indonesia
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) commits to promote prevention and fight against torture and any kind of actions that degrade human dignity or violate human rights that is expressed in Article 14 of ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). The Article states that...
AICHR Annual Report 2018
This Annual Report covers the period between July 2017 and June 2018. The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened four AICHR Meetings, and organised a series of activities in line with its annual Priority Programmes/Activities 2017/2018 for the period under review. On cross-pillar and cross-sectoral...
AICHR Calls for Application for a Consultative Relationship with the AICHR
To further its engagement with CSOs, the AICHR is receiving new applications for CSOs/Institutions wish to have a Consultative Relationship with the AICHR. Submission of applications are welcomed until 12 October 2018. Completed applications (Application Form and all supporting documents) will be deliberated at the next AICHR...
Press Release: Special Meeting (1/2018) of the AICHR, 31 July – 3 August 2018, Singapore
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its first Special Meeting in 2018 from 31 July to 3 August in Singapore. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Ambassador Barry Desker, Representative of Singapore to the AICHR. The Meeting discussed the progress of the implementation...
AICHR Thematic Study: Women in Natural Disasters: Indicative Findings in Unraveling Gender in Institutional Responses
As the ASEAN moves toward efforts at responding to natural disaters as a region, it has yet to fully integrate the gender approach in its regional disaster response. Already in the community-building phase of its institutional evolution, certain issues still remain in the norm-construction stage....
Press Release – 7th Meeting of the Task Force on the Mainstreaming of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN Community, 6th July 2018, Jakarta, Indonesia
The Task Force on the Mainstreaming of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN Community, comprising representatives from the AICHR, SOMSWD and ACWC, convened its 7th meeting on the 6th July 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia. At this meeting, the Task Force continued its deliberation on...
Regional Workshop on Prevention Strategies to combat Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children: Enhancing Access to Information and Community-based Protection System, 21-22 June 2018, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the “Regional Workshop on Prevention Strategies to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP), Especially Women and Children: Enhancing Access to Information and Community-based Protection System” in Ha Noi, Việt Nam on 21-22 June 2018. The workshop brought about...
AICHR Interregional Dialogue: Sharing Good Practices on Business and Human Rights, 4-6 June 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the Interregional Dialogue: Sharing Good Practices on Business and Human Rights on 4-6 June 2018. More than 200 participants attended the Dialogue from the AICHR, ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of...
PRESS RELEASE – 27th Meeting of the AICHR, 13-17 May 2018, ASEAN Secretariat
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its 27th Meeting from 13 to 17 May 2018 at the ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Ambassador Barry Desker, Representative of Singapore to the AICHR. The AICHR held its first meeting with the Secretary-General...
Press Release – 6th Meeting of the Task Force on the Mainstreaming of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN Community 16-17 April 2018, Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Task Force on the Mainstreaming of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN Community, comprising representatives from the AICHR, SOMSWD and ACWC, convened its 6th meeting on 16 to 17 April 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Meeting continued its deliberation on the draft ASEAN Enabling...